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Gday... 28 - John the Baptist is beheaded in the first century. John the Baptist was a relative of Jesus, and grew up to live the life of a hermit in the desert of Judea, wearing only animal skins, eating wild honey and locusts. As the prophet who prepared the way for the coming of Jesus, John called on...

We are planning our first ever road trip in a hired campervan from Adelaide to Perth in mid-September. Would like to try some free camping sites but I am concerned if it is safe to camp on our own. Any advice appreciated. Any other hints also appreciated.

I had to purchase a new blood pressure monitor as my old one was about 15 years old and the readings were getting way out of the ball park. Got mine checked at a chemist, I did a reading with mine and then straight away did a test with theirs. The readings were a long way apart. The chemist advised that the exp...

Gday... 1853 - The last ship to carry convicts directly from Ireland to Australia arrives in Fremantle. Transportation of convicts to Australia began when the first ship departed Portsmouth, England, in May 1787, and ended on 9 January 1868, when the last convict ship left Britain in...

What mud flaps do i put on the back of the patrol for towing? i have seen a few vehicles with mudflaps that look like long broom bristles can anyone tell me where to get these? allan -- Edited by Allany on Thursday 28th of August 2014 03:14:30 PM

Continue to get ready now for bad weather from Lancelin to Bremer BayThursday 28 August 2014 - 4:55 PMIf you live between Lancelin to Northam to Lake Grace to Bremer Bay you need to get ready now for the bad weather coming this evening.This includes people in the Perth Metropolitan area, Mandurah, Yo...

If you vacumm seal your food, have a look at the following site - www.foodvacuumsealers.com.au. An Australian food supplies company that sells vacuum sealers and bags/rolls. Very good prices on the rolls - much cheaper than the local retailer. Yes - you can use ordinary food storage bags like zip l...

Masters Home ImprovementOlsent Weatherproof Outdoor Power Kit PRA number: 2014/14290 Date published: 28th August 2014 Product informationProduct description The Olsent Weatherproof Outdoor Power Kit includes a weatherproof box, electrical timer and a 4 outlet power board. Two different...

Hewlett-Packard Australia Pty LtdAC Power Cord Set PRA number: 2014/14289 Date published: 28th August 2014Product informationProduct description AC Power Cord set with IEC 60320-1 C5 type Appliance connector. Supplied with HP & Compaq Notebook and Mini notebooks PCs and accessories suc...

Last weekend on the Mary River in the NT -- Edited by Bayonetmadness on Tuesday 5th of August 2014 03:49:28 PM

WE ARE HAVING A BIG PROBLEM WITH DUST IN OUR POPTOP VAN. AS WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF PLANNING OUR NEXT TRIP ANY SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO GET RID OF THE DUST AND ANY GOOD WAYS OF PRESSURING THE VAN MUCHLY WELCOME . THANKS LITTLE RED.

Farm Family, Mum and Dad and Six kids. Oldest, Mary, 16 Barry, 14 ...

Hello everyone. This is my first post so please forgive me if all is not correct. I have searched your site and cannot find an answer. I have a Powertech PV Charge Controller. The trouble is that when it was installed I never received any paperwork so I do not know how to read it except for the Bulk Charge. I...

Hi At present we are in Mareeba enjoying the lovely sunshine. We are staying at this fantastic place just out of Mareeba called Ringers Rest. It is on private property and costs $10.00 per night. It is basic with some power sites. The owner Davenport is a real character and joins in around the campfire...

John Williamson CD - especially "cootamundra wattle" and always "true blue". He captures the essence of Australia. I see he's also got an album called "old farts in caravan parks" lol lol. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN_AqUK_3LM

I know the directions say use an earth, does everyone do this ? what can the consequences be if you don't ? yackboy

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Hi All We are leaving Rockhampton tomorrow (sunday) and heading to Dululu and then Wuruma dam before we head further south towards home. Anyone else going to be in the area please say G'day. frank

Howdy all, I apologise for putting this request in "General" but it is not really a Techie question. As some of you know I am looking at replacing the Avan (not the twins though) with something a little bigger and not have to put anything up or down, around 18' or 19'6" with a ensuite. I ha...